Collapsible barrel



' J. A. KAYE COLLAPSI BLE BARREL I Filed June 28, 1923 Patented Feb. 16, 1926.

ITED STATES.

isnen Pare rr OFFICE.

JOHN ARTHUR KAYE, OF SAULT STE. MAR-IE, ONTARIO, CANADA.

COLLAPSIBLE BARREL.

Application filed June 28, 1923. 1 Serial No. 648,384.

are collapsible so that they will occupy a comparatively small amount of space when empty, and can be shipped at reduced rates.-

Among the objects of the invention are to provide a collapsible barrel which can be comparatively mexpensrvely constructed from sheet metal, which can be readily collapsed or distended as may be desired, which provides a substantial and spacious container when it is distended, and which occupies a greatly reduced amount of space when it is collapsed.

\Vith the above and other objects in view the invention consists in certain combinations and arrangements of the parts as will more fully appear as'the description proceeds, the novel'features thereof being pointed out in the appended. claims.

For a full understanding of the invention reference isto be had'to the following description and accompanying drawings, in which- Figure 1 is a side elevation of a barrel constructed in accordance with the invention, showing the same in a distended position. 7

Figure 2 is a vertical sectional view on the line 22 of Fig. 1, the position of the end sections when collapsed being indicated by dotted lines.

Figure 3 is an enlarged sectional view through the upper portion of one side of on all-of the figures ofthe' drawing and re-- ferredto in the following specification "by like reference characters.-

Referring to the drawings, the numeral 1 designates the middle section of theloollapsible barrel, and-the numerals2 the end ies: the? if El e use Series 1 shown as being substantially cylindrical in shape and having straight sides, although it will be obvious that the exact shape or configuration thereof is not material to the invention, and can be varied as may be desired. The two end sections 2 are similar in shape and interchangeable, and they are preferably tapered toward the outer ends thereof, the inner and larger ends of the sections 2 being of such a size as to fit closely within the middle section 1 and telescope therein.

The sections 1 and. 2 can be conveniently formed'from'sheet metal and the edgewportions of the middle sectionl are returned inwardly at 3.- The inwardly projecting er ges of the returned portions may be rolled, as indicated at 3 to provide annular ribs whiclrare so arranged as to tend to grip the returned edges 4 of the end sections 2 and cooperate therewith to form a tight jointwhen the end sections are moved outwardly into operative position. When the barrel-is distended the returned edges 4- of the end sections 2 are forced into an interlooking connection with the inwardly reare tightly engaged bythe rolled edges 3 thereof to form a tight joint between the sections i The outer and tapered ends of the end sections 2 of the barrel may have the edges thereof returned inwardly, as indicated at 5, and suitably shaped or bent to engage the respective heads 6. If desired a reinforcing wire 7 may be fitted within the fold of the returned edge portions 5, andthe sheet metal tightly crimped around the wire. These wires will serve to stiffen and reinforce the sheet metal at points where it will be subjected to the action of rough handling when the barrel is in use.

The end sections 2 may each have a length or depth which is substantially equal to half the length or depth of the middle sec tion 1, so that the two end sections will be completely housed within the middle section when'the barrel is collapsed. For the purpose of. holding the barrel distended a series of toggleflevers may be used. Each and!) which arepivotally connected to each other at 10. The lever 8 is pivotally mounted upon a small plate 12, which is hingeclly mounted upon the wire 7, the sheet metal eit er-e1 seine nee uit b y-1 a any of the toggle levers includes the lever arms 8 detail, it will beunderst-ood that many modi rior of the barrel. 3 The lever'arm 9 has the free end thereof notched and given a onarter turn, as indicated at 9 so that lb can engage the corresponding edge of the middle section 1.

An extension 13 at the opposite end or" the lever arm 9 provides a haudlelor manipulating the toggle levers. toggle levers have been properly positioned the handle portions 13 can be manipulated to operate the levers and bring the arms 8 and 9 of the dili'crent sets of levers intosubstantial alignment with each' other, thereby forcibly i'noving the end sections 2 of the barrel outwardly to the limit of their movement. ll desired'the handle portion 13 of each set of levers andthe lever arm 8 may be formed with corresponding openingsfla aranged to register with each, other when the levers have been moved'into operative position, so that acotter pin or the like can be inserted to prevent accidental collapsing of the barrel,

lVhen the barrel is distended and locked in the said position it can be filled and used in the same manner as any ordinary barrel or container. the difi'erent sets of levers can be released and the end sections :2 collapsed into the midole section 1 so as to be completely housed therein; The sets oil levers 8 and 9 are carried by the svvingingplates12,

which can then be folded against the heads of the barrel, thereby bringing the levers into such a position that they will not interfore with'the telescoping. of the barrel. It will be obvious, however, that the levers can be outwardly at any time and brought into operative positionwith the notched ends 9 of the lever arms 9 in engagement with the edges of the intermediate barrel section 1. ll' hen the. barrel is knocked down or collapsed it only occupies halt the space whicn it occupies when distended, and owing to ll: feature the empty barrel can be shipped at greatly reduced rates. The saving in shipping charges, in cases where the empty barrel must be returned, would represent a great saving and would more than pay for the increased cost "of the collapsible barrel in a very short period of time.

While l have illustrated and described one particular form of the collapsible barrel in lic-ations and chan es-can be made .in the in the scope of the claims.

Having thus described my invention what I claim as new and desire tosecure by. Letters Patentisr I After the sets ol" hen the barrel is emptied bularmiddle section, an end section adapted to telescope within the middle section, a hinged plate permanently mounted upon one of the sections, and toggle levers carried by the hinged plate and adapted to detachably engage the other section for forcing the two sections into an expanded relation, the mounting of the toggle levers upon the hinged plate enabling them to be swung into an out of the way position when the container is collapsed.

2. t collapsible container including a tubular middle section, an enc section telescoping within the middle section, a plate hingedly connected 'to the end section, and toggle levers mounted upon the said plate and adapted to engage the middlcsection for forcibly moving the end section into an expanded position, the hinged mounting of thelplate enablng the toggle levers to be swung into inoperative position against the topof the end section when the sections are telescoped.

A collapsible container including a tubular middle section, an end section adapted to telescope within the middle section and formed of sheet metal, said end section comprising side walls and an end wall with .a reinforcing wire at the intersection thereof, plates hingedly mounted upon the reinforcing wire, and toggle levers carried by the plates and adapted to engage the middle scctionfor forcibly moving the end sectioninto an. expanded position, the hinged mounting of the plates enabling the toggle levers to be swung intoinoperative position against the end wall of the end section when the sections are telescoped.

4.,A, collapsible container comprising a tubular middle section, an end, section telescoping within the'middl-e section, plates hingedly mounted upon the end section, and toggle levers carried by the plates and having notched end portions which are adapted to be seated againstthe edge of the middle section for enabling the toggle levers to forcibly move the end section into an expanded position, the hinged mounting of the'pla-tesenabling the toggle levers to be swung into inoperative position against the end section when the sections are telescoped.

5. A collapsible container comprising a tubular middle section, an end section adapted to telescope within'the middle section, toggle levers carried by one of the sections and adapted to detachably engage the other section for forcibly moving the end section into an expanded position,.one 'offthe toggle .lei'er elements bein formed with an extension, and means for fastening the saidextension to the other element of the toggle levers for locking the toggle levers .in operative position;

a c i .Qln testimonywhereol. Iaflix my signature,- 1.. A. collapsrblecontamGr comprising :1 ill.-

JOHN AR-TliUB 

